“Knickerbockers are a form of men’s or boys’ baggy knee-length trousers that were popular in the early 20th-century United States. Golfers’ plus-twos and plus-fours are the breeches that were also fastened below the knees but weren’t baggy. Before World War II, skiers often wore knickerbockers too, usually ankle-length.” [1] These types of trousers were often common in the early periods of the 20th century among golfers and youngsters (mostly newsies), especially in Europe. Around the 1980s, although it was amongst the “preppy” fashions, it started to die down. The question remains though is, should we bring back knickerbockers?
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Links To Pages of History of the Newsboy Cap and Flat Cap
The cap that originated sometime before the 20th century but became popular in the early 20th century amongst men and young boys. It was believed to be worn amongst all social classes, mostly middle and lower, but in upper classes, it was worn by wealthy golfers, drivers, and people for leisure activities like sports.
